Announcement:Arlo at CES 2019

Arlo is now a separate company from NETGEAR. It is flying
alone now, and we look at some of the products on show at CES 2019.

Apple HomeKit support

Arlo will support Apple HomeKit on its new Ultra 4K HDR
Wire-Free and Arlo Pro 2 security cameras systems via a firmware update in Q1
2019. It will let iPhone and iPad users access the cameras using the Apple Home
app or Siri commands.

Arlo Multi-Sensor: It can monitor open/close states for
doors and windows, motion, smoke and CO alarms, water leaks, and temperature
changes.

Arlo Siren: Rated for outdoor use, battery-operated, has a
built-in red strobe light, and melodies. It can simulate a presence when you’re
away, playing sounds like dogs barking, TV audio

Arlo Remote: Can arm/disarm the system

Arlo also supports Google Assistant and has an Amazon Alexa
skill.

“Works with Arlo” compatibility program

Arlo is trying to attract other manufacturers with its
“Work with Arlo” ecosystem. The Arlo Ultra SmartHub base station (not
earlier base stations) upgrade later in 2019 will work with ZigBee and Z-Wave
devices. It has already signed up Philips Hue, Sonos, Yale, Schlage and other
partners.

Please note that in Australia, Z-Wave uses the
far lower 921.4Mhz band (that is far more effective penetrating walls and
floors) and has a longer range than
Zigbee (up to 30 metres). Z-Wave products made elsewhere need a specific
Australian frequency version to work here.

Arlo Ultra 4K HDR camera, 180° FOV, spotlight, IP65

Pricing starts at $1049.99 RRP for the 2-camera system which
includes a one-year subscription to Arlo Smart Premier, Arlo’s cloud AI and vision
service. Additional cameras are $449. The new flagship 4K HDR wire-free
security camera system requires the new Arlo SmartHub. Pre-orders are for an
expected February delivery.

Features include

4K and HDR image quality (can drop back to FHD and HD depending on Wi-Fi and Internet bandwidth)

GadgetGuy is yet to review the Arlo Ultra, but it seems to satisfy
the need for higher resolution, and more features are available, albeit these require
a more expensive monthly subscription Smart plan based on the number
of cameras. It includes a single camera at $3.99 per month, 2-10 cameras for
$12.99 per month, or 11-20 cameras at $18.99 per month.

Older Arlo Products

Arlo Ultra represents a new technology for a new company.
Its older Arlo/Pro/Pro2/Q/Q Plus/Go/Lights/Doorbell/Security light and Baby
cameras will continue to work with their existing base station or with the new
Ultra SmartHub. We are unsure of what additional Ultra features older devices
can use, e.g. extended recordings, advanced object detection, activity zone
setting etc.